Latest articles by Jayne Dowle
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Experts reveal the top backyard color trend for 2023 – and we can't wait to try it
Outdoor Living Traditional terracotta will bring natural warmth to our outdoor spaces next year, according to insider experts
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National Garden Bureau's Bulb of the Year 2023 revealed – and it's a stunner!
Plants Step forward the spectacular tropical amaryllis to take the crown as National Garden Bureau's Bulb of the Year 2023
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Why the role of seed savers is vital to keep heirloom seeds alive in the US
Plants From Italian tomatoes to Amish melons, the heirloom seeds movement is helping US gardeners grow their own
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These are the changes you need to make to your herb garden in fall, according to the experts
Plants As temperatures cool, it's time swap out sultry summer favorites such as basil and cilantro and plant hardier sage and thyme instead
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Expert shares a bread knife hack that will transform how you replant containers in fall
How To In the rush to update outdoor planting with fresh fall color, it’s important to save the plants you want to keep – here's a simple trick from a garden expert
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Cheap DIY garden path ideas: 10 ways to build a path for less
Ideas These cheap DIY garden path ideas prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to make an impact on your outdoor space
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Why you should plant these bulbs if you want to deter pests from your yard
Plants Don’t forget to plant Dutch daffodils this fall to brighten up the backyard come springtime, and ward off unwelcome wildlife too
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Why you shouldn't leave fallen leaves on your lawn, according to British gardener Alan Titchmarsh
Gardens Gardening expert advises you take action this fall to avoid the peril of fallen leaves, which can damage and even kill your grass
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Why the humble potato could save your outdoor furniture this fall
How To Try giving your metal garden furniture a new lease of life with the help of this potato rust removal hack
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Why native North American plants are the new way to garden
Plants There’s now a huge interest in growing native species in a bid to protect precious varieties and keep gardening as sustainable as possible
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Experts reveal the most sustainable crop you can grow in your backyard
Grow Your Own According to grow your own experts, the humble apple is top of the crops for backyard gardeners when it comes to food security and sustainability
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Experts reveal why you should wash houseplants before bringing them indoors for winter
Plants Giving your houseplants a bath before bringing them indoors from the garden for winter will keep them healthy and happy
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Scientists reveal that the drought has killed off garden slugs this summer
Gardens Experts are finding that this summer’s drought conditions have one positive side effect – fewer slugs munching our garden plants and crops
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Flagstone patio ideas: 11 ways to add one to your backyard
Ideas These stylish flagstone patio ideas are a great way to give backyards big and small the focal point they deserve
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Why gardening expert James Wong says rockwool could be the new compost
Plants The British ethnobotanist says that this mineral-based material typically used for insulation could give plants the best start in life
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Why Monty Don advises waiting to plant daffodil bulbs in the ground
Plants The TV gardener says our drought-ravaged gardens are not yet ready for that cheerful symbol of springtime, the daffodil
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Scientists issue stark warning about the threat to US native trees
Plants Scientists warn that mighty redwoods and pine trees could disappear for ever due to climate change, disease and invasive insects
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Experts reveal the easiest thing you can do in fall to save money in the garden
Plants If you want to make the most of the beautiful flowers and bountiful fruit and veg in your backyard, take a little time to gather their seeds in fall
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Could vodka be the key to a weed-free lawn? An expert explains why
How To The latest organic hack to get rid of weeds in a lawn is vodka – without the tonic
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Why the prickly pyracantha should be in everyone’s garden this fall
Plants This evergreen perennial provides food and shelter for birds and can deter unwelcome intruders too, so add it to your planting list this fall
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What is a false autumn, and are we really suffering from one?
Gardens Experts are agreeing that leaves turning brown and falling off trees, fruits ripening quickly and blooms beginning to fade fast are all signs that autumn has arrived earlier than ever this year
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Experts reveal the houseplant we’re going to fall in love with this fall
Colorful, easy to care for and happy on its own or in a group, the anthurium is set to be the houseplant of the season
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Experts reveal an organic hack to get rid of ivy threatening to blight your home
Plants Everyone loves an ivy-covered cottage, except for when the tendrils of this plant take over, but good old-fashioned cider vinegar could come to the rescue
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Why the hügelkultur trend is gaining fans and could transform backyard vegetable growing
Grow Your Own Homegrown veggies could soon be raised on a mound of earth, if new interest in the old-fashioned hügelkultur method of gardening catches on
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